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Delve inside the myriad landscapes of Japan with this stunning collection of photographs and discover the nation's extraordinary diversity of places, people and experiences – from moments in awe-inspiring cities to quiet escapes in remote, exotic corners. Beautiful World Japan is the perfect way to lose yourself in the country. Striking photos fill each page, while special gatefolds open to reveal magnificent panoramas. If you've been, retrace your...
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Isabella Bird's 1878 expedition through Japan, chronicled in 'Unbeaten Tracks in Japan,' immerses readers in an extraordinary odyssey across the seldom-explored territories of Japan's remote northern and central regions. Breaking away from conventional travel narratives, Bird adopts an unconventional prose style, crafting a captivating tale of her off-the-beaten-path escapades.
Rather than confining herself to the urban bustle, Bird ventures deep...
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Wildlife Explorer Guides volume WILDGuides
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Mark Brazil is a naturalist, international wildlife expedition leader and natural history author who specializes in Japanese wildlife and lives in Hokkaido, Japan. His books include Guide to the Birds of Japan, The Nature of Japan, Wild Asia and Field Guide to the Birds of East Asia (Princeton).
A comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to Japan's astonishing animals and plants-and the natural forces that have shaped them
This richly illustrated...
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Take a visual journey to Japan's vast northern island of Hokkaido.
This stunning guide covering all the places foreign and Japanese tourists alike find so fascinating here-spectacular volcanic landscapes, the world's best powder skiing, and some of Japan's most incredible food.
Author Aaron Jamieson is a professional photographer, filmmaker, and journalist who has lived on Hokkaido for more than a decade-devoting his time to seeking out the hidden...
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Cats of Japan volume 4
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日本語
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The northern land of Hokkaido. Animals live amid nature's grandeur. Awaiting summer, they overcome fierce winters. There, we see animals living strong.
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Cats of Japan volume 6
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日本語
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The northern land of Hokkaido. Animals that live amid magnificent nature. After overcoming the harsh winter, the long-awaited summer arrives. Here, you can see the animals living strong.
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"An innovative new take on the travel guide, Rice, Noodle, Fish decodes Japan's extraordinary food culture through a mix of in-depth narrative and insider advice, along with 195 color photographs. In this 5000-mile journey through the noodle shops, tempura temples, and teahouses of Japan, Matt Goulding, co-creator of the enormously popular Eat This, Not That! book series, navigates the intersection between food, history, and culture, creating one...
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"Japan is arguably the preeminent food nation on earth, a Mecca for the world's greatest chefs, with more Michelin stars than any other country. The Japanese go to extraordinary lengths and expense to eat food that is marked both by its exquisite preparation and exotic content. Their creativity, dedication, and courage in the face of dishes such as cod sperm and octopus ice cream is only now beginning to be fully appreciated in the sushi and ramen-saturated...
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